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Paperitalo Environmental News
( Last updated Monday, February 9, 2026 10:54 pm EST) | |
Jammu Kashmir Forest Cover Rises by 83.55 Sq Km in 2 Years
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded an increase of 83.55 square kilometres in forest cover between 2021 and 2023, the Government informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Replying to a question by MP Arun Kumar Sagar, the Ministry of Environment, Forest … Monday, February 9, 2026 10:54 pm EST
| | | Report calls for major shift in forest and land management
A new independent report from the Provincial Forestry Advisory Council (PFAC) finds that British Columbia’s current forest management system is failing to meet a range of needs, including communities, First Nations, businesses and the environment.
The … Monday, February 9, 2026 10:54 pm EST
| | | Pune: B.Ed. College Students Lead Tree Plantation Drive At Talegaon Forest Park In Maval Tehsil
Pune: B.Ed. College Students Lead Tree Plantation Drive At Talegaon Forest Park In Maval Tehsil | Sourced
Pimpri-Chinchwad: With the message that tree plantation is the most effective solution to combat the growing crisis of pollution and climate change, … Monday, February 9, 2026 10:54 pm EST
| | | Highway slowdown due to land, forest hurdles; construction to return to 30 km/day: Gadkari
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has attributed the recent slowdown in national highway construction activity to delays in land acquisition and environment and forest clearances, even as the Road Ministry expects on-ground execution … Monday, February 9, 2026 10:54 pm EST
| | | DENR adopts development plan for forest carbon-credits market
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it adopted a roadmap to guide the development of a carbon-credits market for forestry projects.
In a statement, the DENR said Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla signed a Department Administrative … Monday, February 9, 2026 10:54 pm EST
| | | National Green Tribunal (NGT) issues notices to Centre, states over rising forest fires
New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Centre, state governments, and several statutory authorities on a plea seeking comprehensive directions to address the rising incidents of forest fires across the country.
A bench, … Monday, February 9, 2026 10:54 pm EST
| | | Waltham Forest College takes to the track with new student racing team
The ambitious programme places students at the heart of a professional motorsport environment. Participant have built, and will maintain, prepare and race a Citroën C1, gaining hands-on, real-world experience while developing the technical, organisational … Monday, February 9, 2026 10:54 pm EST
| | | Mijas launches forest fire prevention workshop to protect homes and woodlands
A forest fire that broke out in Mijas last summer. SUR
Mijas is holding an environmental awareness workshop at the La Cala municipal offices on Wednesday 11 February, an initiative to raise awareness of the dangers of forest fires.
The municipality’s … Monday, February 9, 2026 10:54 pm EST
| | | Community secures Sh16m to conserve Mt Elgon forest
Mt Elgon sub-county, [File Standard]
Efforts to conserve Mount Elgon Forest received a major boost yesterday after local Community Forest Associations (CFAs) secured a Sh16 million grant to enhance their activities.
At least eight CFAs benefited, with each … Monday, February 9, 2026 10:54 pm EST
| | | Forest councils unite against plans to split the district
FOURTEEN New Forest town and parish councils have united against local government reorganisation (LGR) plans which could see the district split.
In an open letter to New Forest East MP Sir Julian Lewis, the councils rallied against any option that proposes … Monday, February 9, 2026 10:54 pm EST
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